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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2013; 4(4): 303-308
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.303
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.303
Table 1 Definition of loosening of cemented femoral stem
| Potential loosening | radiolucency (linear-focal) < 2 mm |
| Probable loosening | linear radiolucenc > 2 mm or |
| focal radiolucency > 5 mm | |
| Definitive loosening | linear radiolucency > 2 mm all around |
Table 2 Radiological results (radiolucencies) around the femoral stem n (%)
| Type of radiolucency | No. of hips |
| Overall | 104 (73) |
| Linear-focal < 2 mm | 65 (46) |
| Linear > 2 mm or focal > 5 mm | 33 (23.4) |
| Linear > 2 mm all around | 6 (4.2) |
- Citation: Nikolaou VS, Korres D, Lallos S, Mavrogenis A, Lazarettos I, Sourlas I, Efstathopoulos N. Cemented Müller straight stem total hip replacement: 18 year survival, clinical and radiological outcomes. World J Orthop 2013; 4(4): 303-308
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i4/303.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.303